Maria Golitsyna

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Maria Golitsyna is a leading researcher in the field of nonlinear dynamics and control of vibratory robotic systems. Her work focuses on the mathematical modeling and optimal control of locomotion for robots that move through internal vibration—specifically, systems composed of a rigid body housing an oscillating pendulum. Golitsyna’s major contributions include the rigorous analysis of periodic motion regimes under control constraints, where she defines the limits of angular acceleration based on real motor specifications, bridging theory and engineering practice. Her 2018 paper on the periodic regime of motion for a vibratory robot has garnered 14 citations, establishing a foundational framework for understanding constrained pendulum-driven locomotion. She further advanced the field by developing methods to estimate the domain of admissible control parameters (6 citations) and by solving optimal control problems for angular acceleration selection (4 citations). Golitsyna’s work is notable for its practical orientation—she explicitly accounts for dry friction and gravitational forces, making her models directly applicable to the design of efficient, autonomous mobile robots. Her research is essential reading for students and engineers working on underactuated mechanical systems, vibration-driven locomotion, and control under physical constraints.